Term Paper-What happened when tuition and fees for Texas colleges were no longer controlled or mandated by the state legislature?

Term Paper-What happened when tuition and fees for Texas colleges were no longer controlled or mandated by the state legislature?

1. Explain the revolving door and the Texas legislature. Should ex-legislators be able to become lobbyists?

Should there be a ban on such activities? If so, should there be laws in place that will determine the time period of this kind of ban? Do you see any long-term dangers to permitting former lawmakers to serve as lobbyists?

2. What happened when tuition and fees for Texas colleges were no longer controlled or mandated by the state legislature?

Discuss the background conditions that led to this decision and how this affected state funding for higher education.

3. One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty. Explain some of the reasons for the controversy.

How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?